Counter-Strike 2
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GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon R9 270
The GeForce GTX 680 is quite a bit faster than the Radeon R9 270 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
- Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 179% more expensive – $499 vs $299.00
Radeon R9 2703% Score
- Is 1 year and 8 months newer
- Up to 179% cheaper – $299.00 vs $499
- Up to 123% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce GTX 680 has 37% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 680 fills pixels 14% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 680 maps textures 83% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce GTX 680 moves data 7% faster.
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GDDR5256-bit
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256-bitGeForce 600
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Volcanic Islands (R9 200)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon R9 270?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon R9 270?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon R9 270?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 680 scores 4/100, Radeon R9 270 scores 3/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon R9 270 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon R9 270?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon R9 270?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
Popular Comparisons
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